Brazilian deputy proposes national vote on banning fixed-odds betting and online gambling
Congressional approval would let Brazilian voters decide on banning fixed-odds betting and online gambling, with legislation reflecting the ratified result.
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Australian government presses for opt-out gambling advertising register
Gambling advertisers face a proposed opt-out register within Australia’s broader Interactive Gaming Bill changes, despite inquiry warnings.
Albania reopens online sports betting market with plans for up to ten licences
International operators could enter Albania’s reopening online sports betting market through up to ten planned licences.
Chilean senator requests disclosure of government commitments to online betting operators
Operators’ tax arrangements face senatorial questioning while Chile debates platforms’ legal status and disclosure of government commitments.
Casino Magic advances US$15m hotel project in Neuquén
Casino Magic’s US$15m hotel project forms part of investment commitments tied to renewed provincial casino concessions.
Brazilian deputy proposes 2% betting levy to fund mental health services
Authorised operators would pay a monthly revenue levy to fund public mental health services addressing gambling disorders.
EU sets common anti-money laundering requirements for gambling businesses from July 2027
Operators face a shared anti-money laundering baseline while retaining separate national licensing obligations and potentially stricter local requirements.
Morningstar assesses AI risk as limited for major gaming technology suppliers
Morningstar identifies licensing protection, regulator relationships and leased-machine installations as limiting AI threats to suppliers, with weaker brands more exposed.
SPA suspends 14 licensed betting platforms across Brazil
Affected operators must halt betting while allowing withdrawals, and face daily fines for failing to comply with the measures.
US authorities charge 34 defendants in connected poker and NBA betting investigations
The alleged use of confidential player information concerns wagers placed through online sportsbooks and retail betting operations.
CUOASEC submits online gambling regulation proposal to Uruguay's government
Uruguay’s proposal would limit online gambling to state-authorised providers and introduce unauthorised platform blocking and a national user register.
Australian government secures Coalition backing for gambling reform bill
Operators would face advertising and inducement restrictions, while authorities would gain stronger enforcement against illegal gambling services.
TaDa Gaming launches 3 Tomb Keepers in Brazil
TaDa Gaming’s Brazilian offering gains a slot combining TriLuck, expanding reels and five jackpot tiers.
Blokotech launches BlokoPredict prediction markets engine for B2B partners
Operators can embed branded prediction markets within existing websites using automated pricing, trading, settlement and compliance controls.
GCGRA signs cooperation memorandum with UAE financial regulator
The memorandum commits the UAE's GCGRA and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to cooperate.
VGCCC prioritises technology for gambling oversight in Victoria policy roadmap
Victoria’s gambling operators face a regulator prioritising greater use of technology to monitor their industry.
Lula urges Brazil to end online betting unless operators demonstrate social benefit
Lula’s call puts the continued operation of online betting in Brazil into political debate, although he announced no specific closure plan.
KSA publishes UvA algorithm for assessing risky online casino play
The KSA-funded model gives the Dutch regulator and researchers a transparent tool for early signalling of risky play.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
FGCC seizes 60 illegal slot machines from Cape Coral bingo venue
The action removes illegal slot machines from a venue that authorities said presented itself as a lawful bingo business.
Paradise Entertainment projects HK$82.6m loss for first half of 2026
Lower equipment revenue and the end of casino management income both contribute to Paradise Entertainment’s projected loss.
Australia plans wagering advertising opt-out register funded by sportsbook levy
Sportsbooks will fund Australia’s planned register allowing individuals to decline online wagering advertising through a new levy.
DigiPlus appoints Teneo as strategic adviser for global growth
DigiPlus’s appointment of Teneo gives investors a concrete step supporting the company’s global growth ambitions.
Buenas PH urges Philippine gaming operators to expand compliance and AI training
Operators are urged to invest in operational AML and KYC training, problematic gambling detection tools and platform architecture recruitment.
Kahnawà:ke council says Diabo appeal already filed in Quebec case
The pending appeal leaves the legal position around the May Superior Court judgment unresolved for operators.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Pennsylvania lawmakers pursue prediction market regulation through HB 2711
Operators face proposed Pennsylvania prediction market regulation that would require neither taxes nor licences while permitting sports event contracts.